COVID-19 Update

There have been 446 cases of COVID-19 reported in Town since the beginning of the pandemic. There were 40 cases reported in November 2021. Of those, 26 cases were in vaccinated individuals and the remaining 14 individuals were either unvaccinated or their vaccination status was unknown.

The Town’s average daily incident rate has increased to 23.3%, up from 18.4% last week and the Town’s percent positivity has risen to 5.37% from 4.51% last week. Barnstable County’s average daily incident rate is 30.5% and its percent positivity rate is 5.45%.

All adults 18 years and older are eligible to receive booster shots. The State's VaxFinder website is a comprehensive and easy to use tool to find and book available booster shot appointments.

WANTED - Community Input

The Chatham Planning Board welcomes your participation at an online Community Input Session on Monday, December 13 at 5:30 p.m. to receive input on a draft bylaw for the West Chatham Neighborhood Center.

The input from residents, business owners, and others will inform the Planning Board of what the community wants to see in the West Chatham Neighborhood Center in the future and to aid in developing draft amendments to the Protective (Zoning) Bylaws for consideration at a future Town Meeting.

This work builds upon the recommendations received from the Route 28 Visioning Project completed in 2014 and subsequent efforts which studied the Route 28 corridor from the Crowell Road intersection to the Harwich town line, including comments received on the desired size and forms of new development or future redevelopment from the public in September 2020.

For more information on the West Chatham Neighborhood Zoning Initiative and to review the draft bylaw, please visit the Planning Board’s webpage. The link to join the meeting online and information on how to participate by phone are included in the meeting agenda available on the Town’s website.

If you are unable to participate in the input session, the Planning Board is accepting written comments on the draft Protective (Zoning) Bylaw via email to Principal Planner Aly Sabatino until January 1, 2022.

Habitat for Humanity Applications Available for
Chatham Homes

Applications are now available two Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod homes at 11 George Ryder Road South.

In addition to three online informational meetings (email Maryann@habitatcapecod.org to sign up and receive the link and password), there will be two in-person sessions held at the Community Center on Tuesday, December 14th at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 15th at 10:00 a.m. for interested parties to pick-up applications and ask questions. The application packet is also available online. You can also request to have an application mailed to you by calling 508-362-3559.

The price for the 2-bedroom house is $150,250 and the 3-bedroom is $168,250. Income eligibility and "sweat equity" required.

For more information visit Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod's website.

First Night Chatham 2021-2022 Special Main Street Edition button

First Night Is Back!

First Night Chatham is back but it will look a little different this year. This year's celebration will take place all outdoors along Main Street.

Many traditional outdoor activities return, plus some outdoor extras to make this year's First Night Chatham feel like a Main Street festival. Kick off First Night Chatham with the Town Photo at the Lighthouse at noon, and close out the day with the Noise Parade at 5:00 p.m. and the Early Fireworks at Veterans Field at 5:30 p.m.

Buttons are not required to attend any activity this year but are available for a donation to add to your collection.

Check the First Night Chatham Activities Page for a preliminary list of activities. More will be added throughout December.

Memorial Bricks

Give a unique gift this holiday season and create a permanent tribute in the heart of downtown Chatham to celebrate a special person or occasion.

The Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association are selling custom engraved bricks in two sizes (4"x8" or 8"x8") to replace the walkway at Kate Gould Park. More information and an online order form are available on the Chamber's webpage.

This fundraiser is part of the ongoing efforts of the Beautification Committee to improve the Park. Other planned additions are an irrigation system and well and new plantings. The new Town Christmas Tree is a beautiful and recent addition!

Black labrador retriever in woods wearing an orange vest

Hunting Season Safety

Shotgun hunting for deer runs through December 11 and primitive firearms (black powder) runs through December 31.

During these time periods it is recommended that you wear blaze orange clothing if you choose to walk in areas where hunting is permitted and do not forget to dress your dogs in the same attire.

Learn more about hunting seasons in MA. Cape Cod is Zone 12.

Next Select Board Meeting - Virtual Participation Only

All are welcome to attend and participate in our open and public meetings. The agenda for each meeting is posted 48 business hours prior to the scheduled meeting time and can be accessed through the Select Board’s webpage.

Join the meeting on-line or participate by phone by dialing 1-508-945-4410 and entering Conference ID 134 208 476#.

I. Minutes
November 23, 2021
November 30, 2021

II. Public Announcements and Agenda Item Requests
III. New Business

A. Drinking Water Testing and Pumping Update (Public Works Director Tom Temple)

B. Public Hearing

a. Utility Pole Hearing; Jointly Owned Stub Pole, 76/16S, Sam Ryder Road (Verizon & Eversource) [Continued from 11/16/2021 and 11/23/21]

C. Public Comments on Business Agenda

D. Business Agenda (Board Discussion Items)

a. Special One Day Liquor License Application; Ports & Company; 595 Main Street

b. Consider Request for Seasonal Closure; Chatham Squire

c. Consider Donation; Irrigation Well at Kate Gould Park (Gary Thulander, CBI and Chatham Chamber)

d. Joint Discussion with the Council on Aging Board of Directors; Senior Center Community Forum Follow-Up and Discuss Next Steps

The Mainsheet

The name of our e-newsletter was selected from submissions by our community.
In nautical terms a mainsheet is the line connected to the boom which allows a sailor to control the speed of a boat. We think that is fitting for an e-newsletter that can be used to quickly send out important information to our community or at a more leisurely rate for less pressing matters. It reflects Chatham’s maritime history, is reminiscent of the front page of a newspaper, and it is a fun play on Main Street, where you go to be part of all that is happening in Town!

Town of Chatham website www.chatham-ma.gov